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Young players are a little bit like melons. Only when you open and taste the melon are you 100% sure that the melon is good.

— José Mourinho

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As we say in Portugal, they brought the bus and they left the bus in front of the goal.

"The world is so competitive, aggressive, consumive, selfish and during the time we spend here we must be all but that."

Doctorate Honoris Causa degree award (2009)

I prefer not to speak. If I speak, I am in big trouble. In big trouble. And I don't want to be in big trouble.

It will be the strongest Champions League ever. Every shark will be there.

"I was more influenced by Barças philosophy than by any other coach. They were four years of my life absolutely fundamental."

Doctorate Honoris Causa degree award (2009)

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